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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.80, 1,722.62 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.80, 1,722.62 and 499.24 is: 748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.80 : 1,722.62 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.80/1,722.62 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.80x = 1,722.62 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.80x = 860,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,000.81/1,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.61

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